Policy recommendations and environmental strategies
Action | Examples |
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Taxation of fast foods | Local government tax to fund (including fat and sugar dense subsidies for fruit and vegetable produce) |
Use pricing strategies to promote the purchase of healthier foods | |
Increase the availability and lower the cost of foods low in fat and low in energy density | |
Advertising | Ban advertising of fast foods etc from the television, radio, and mass media |
Increase mass marketing of healthy foods | |
Require manufacturers to put health warnings on selected foods and drinks | |
Portion size reduction and rationing | Financial incentives to manufacturers and food outlets to sell smaller portion sizes |
Ration the purchase of selected foods |